News and features covering the latest furniture licensing partnerships, celebrity collection lines and licensed furniture agreements
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Ashley Furniture, Marlon Brando estate resolve name dispute
Gary Evans, February 7, 2012LOS ANGELES — Ashley Furniture and the estate of Marlon Brando have resolved a dispute over the use of the Brando name on a collection of Ashley's upholstery. More -
Therapedic adds Florida licensee
David Perry, February 6, 2012TAMPA, Fla. - Bedding veterans Steve Antinori and Adam Weinman have launched Sleep International, a new mattress company here that will be a licensee of Top 10 bedding producer Therapedic, primarily in Florida. More -
HFI Brands, Hotel Maison to end partnership
Gary Evans, February 6, 2012DALLAS - HFI Brands and Hotel Maison said they have agreed to go their separate ways to seek growth opportunities, and that HFI will no longer market the Hotel Maison brand. More -
Primo International, Kathy Ireland expand licensing deal
Ray Allegrezza, January 31, 2012
LAS VEGAS - Canadian upholstery and case goods supplier Primo International has announced a significantly expanded licensing partnership with Kathy Ireland Worldwide that has resulted in the soft launch here of new lines of stationary and motion upholstery in both leather and fabric, as well as casual dining, occasional seating and mattresses. More
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Kathy Ireland to attend BrandSource reception Tuesday
Furniture Today Staff, January 30, 2012LAS VEGAS - BrandSource will host a reception at the Las Vegas Market Tuesday featuring Kathy Ireland, a brand ambassador and designer for the group and CEO and chief designer for Kathy Ireland Worldwide. More -
What business are we really in?
Furniture Today Staff, January 21, 2012It's funny how people can pop into your mind. The other day, out of the blue, I found myself thinking about Nat Ancell (co-founder of Ethan Allan) and a bus ride I took with him more than 30 years ago. More -
Comfort Solutions plans Dr. Breus line
David Perry, January 18, 2012WILLOWBROOK, Ill. -Top 10 bedding producer Comfort Solutions said last week that it will be the exclusive licensee of The Dr. Breus Bed, the mattress collection developed by clinical psychologist, author and sleep expert Dr. Michael Breus. More -
Durham Furniture renews license for Mount Vernon line
Michael J. Knell, January 10, 2012DURHAM, Ontario — Durham Furniture has renewed its licensing agreement with the Mount Vernon Ladies Assn., the custodians of George Washington's estate, meaning the solid wood case goods specialist will continue to produce bedroom furniture, occasional tables and accent pieces inspired by the home of the first U.S. president. More -
Furniture Brands settles design infringement case against Pulaski
Thomas Russell, January 6, 2012THOMASVILLE, N.C. — Furniture Brands International announced it has reached a settlement in a design patent infringement case against Pulaski Furniture, with Pulaski agreeing to stop selling certain products. More -
Slagle named CEO of Bob Timberlake Inc.
Furniture Today Staff, December 22, 2011LEXINGTON, N.C. - Bob Timberlake Inc., the company that manages and oversees branding and product lines for the North Carolina artist and designer, has named longtime executive Jim Slagle as CEO. More -
Jim Slagle promoted to CEO of Bob Timberlake Inc.
Thomas Russell, December 16, 2011LEXINGTON, N.C. — Bob Timberlake Inc., the company that manages and oversees branding and product lines for the North Carolina artist and designer, has named longtime executive Jim Slagle as CEO. More
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